Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into hospital to treat a “severe” case of depression, an aide for the Democrat said on Thursday. Adam Jentleson said in a statement that Fetterman “has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks.” Jentleson said the Senator was evaluated by Congress physician Dr. Brian P. Monhahan earlier this week and was advised to undergo “inpatient care at Walter Reed.”
Fetterman’s aide added: “John agreed, and he’s receiving treatment on a voluntary basis.
“After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.”
Fetterman won his seat in the November mid-term election after suffering a stroke during the campaign.
He was hospitalized again last week and kept under observation for several days after feeling lightheaded.
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Gisele Barreto Fetterman said she was “proud” of her husband for taking care of his own mental health after a challenging year.
Barreto Fetterman said: “After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John.
“I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs.”
Fetterman’s decision has sparked a wave of support from colleagues as well as medical professionals who praised him for his openness about seeking support to treat depression.
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Delegate for Joe Biden Victor Shi wrote: “Oh no. Senator John Fetterman checked into Walter Reed hospital yesterday to receive treatment for clinical depression — which has become worse in recent days.
“Let’s all send Senator Fetterman our love & nothing but a speedy recovery. We need him more than ever before.”
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki praised the Pennsylvania Senator’s decision while warning that “mental health in the US is in crisis.”
Psaki said: “Just look at the statistics about depression among young people. And it is still stigmatized.
“It is hard to be public about struggles with mental health but to address we need to embrace not condemn people who talk about it.”
According to the latest data, between 10 and 27 percent of stroke sufferers develop depression after treatment.
Twenty one million American adults reported experiencing a depressive episode in 2022, and 1.9 million children were diagnosed with depression.
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